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Becoming a nurse takes years of hard work, determination, and a commitment to caring for people when they need it most. You earned your license through long hours, demanding coursework, and clinical training, and it represents far more than a credential. It is your career, your income, and your ability to do the work you love. Protecting it should take a lot less stress, and that is where we come in.

Mistakes, complaints, and accusations happen, often to dedicated nurses who have done nothing wrong. Maybe you were disciplined at work, a patient or coworker filed a complaint with the Board of Registered Nursing, or you are dealing with an off-duty DUI. Whatever the situation, the moment your license is questioned, your livelihood can feel like it is hanging in the balance.

RN Guardian is the dedicated nursing license defense practice area of Goyette, Ruano & Ulmer. As one of the founding firms in nursing license defense, we focus specifically on nurses, which means we understand the boards, the process, and what is truly at stake for your career. We help RNs, LVNs, and allied-health professionals across California, Arizona, and Texas protect the careers they worked so hard to build.

You do not have to face the board alone, and you do not have to figure this out by yourself. Don't wait. Reach out to us now and find out exactly where you stand.

Nursing license under investigation

Have you already received notice that the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) or the BVNPT is investigating your license? It is completely normal to feel anxious and unsure of what to do next. The most important thing you can do is act now, because the steps you take early in an investigation can shape everything that follows.

An investigation can begin in many ways: a workplace complaint, a patient grievance, a positive drug test, a criminal arrest, or a routine report to the board. However yours started, you have legal rights that deserve to be protected at every step, and you are not required to navigate the board's process on your own.

Our attorneys have advised thousands of RNs and LVNs. We explain the rights you have and the defenses available to you, and we handle every step of the process: disclosing a DUI, representing you during the board's investigation, helping new nursing-school graduates with license applications, responding to formal accusations, appealing the denial of a license, filing petitions for reinstatement, and representing you at hearings.

From your very first phone call, our goal is to take the pressure off you and put a clear plan in place, so you always know what is happening and what comes next.

Can a nurse lose their license for a DUI?

Are you a nurse facing a DUI? A DUI arrest does not automatically end your nursing career, but it is a matter the board takes seriously, and how you handle it makes a real difference. Many nurses are surprised to learn that a DUI can create a separate licensing issue on top of the criminal case, which is exactly why having someone who understands both sides is so important.

Success is never guaranteed, and just as with any complaint, the outcome can hinge on acting immediately. If you have been arrested on suspicion of DUI, the worst thing you can do is wait and hope it resolves itself. Contact us right away so we can help you protect your license while your criminal case moves forward.

We have negotiated settlements and secured probation in lieu of revocation or suspension on a range of issues, including medication diversion, allegations of gross negligence or incompetence, and failed drug tests. Every case is different, and we will give you an honest assessment of yours and the options in front of you.‍

BRN renewal and reinstatement

Are you an RN, LVN, or allied-health licensee under investigation by your board, or worried about renewing your license while a matter is still pending? We listens to your situation, talks through your options in plain language, and gives you peace of mind about what to expect from a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

When you reach out to us, your case is carefully evaluated and handled by a Goyette, Ruano & Ulmer nurse license-defense attorney with a record of handling cases like yours. We walk you through the timeline, the paperwork, and the decisions ahead, so nothing catches you off guard.

If your license is under any kind of threat, or if a past issue is standing between you and reinstatement, respond now. The sooner you reach out, the more we can do to help. Contact us today at (800) 506-9766 or visit rnguardian.com.